Europe

Greek bank shares have tumbled as the country's new prime minister Alexis Tsipras told his first cabinet meeting he will "radically change the way that policies and administration are conducted".

JO Hambro Capital Management manager Trygve Tøraasen is set to leave the group as it seeks unitholder approval to close its All Europe Dynamic Growth fund.

UK banks have around £12bn tied up in Greece, sparking fears they may face losses if the nation's banks default following the latest election results.

Left-wing Syriza's Greek election win has sparked suggestions of a read-across to other eurozone countries, but some say it could be a buying opportunity for investors.

Left-wing anti-austerity party Syriza has secured a commanding election victory in Greece overnight, setting the scene for a stand-off between the country and its creditors.

Market participants have reacted with a healthy dose of scepticism to the European Central Bank's long-awaited quantitative easing programme, saying the move may not be enough to revive the struggling eurozone economy.

European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi has announced an asset purchase programme that could total more than €1trn in an attempt to revive the eurozone's flagging fortunes.

Tesco, the oil price, and the 'Draghi put'

Investment Week provides live reaction and analysis following the European Central Bank's announcement of a €1.1trn quantitative easing programme for the eurozone.

Inflows into European peripheral debt have soared as investors prepare for a widely expected announcement of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank (ECB).